The 2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro is an off-road focused pickup truck. However, it is rated at 9,800 lbs of maximum towing, so you do not have to give up towing capacity for improved off-road capability. The big 5.7-liter V8 under the hood carries over from the previous model year. The engine makes 381 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm and 401 lb-ft of torque @ 3,600 rpm. The 6-speed automatic transmission and the 4.30 rear axle gear ratio are here as well.
The Tundra towing package gained an integrated trailer brake controller for the 2015 model year, and this is our first chance to try the brake controller on the extreme Ike Gauntlet test.
How did the Tundra TRD Pro do? Check out the comparison data table below and watch the video here.
Ike Gauntlet
2016 Toyota Tundra | ||
Model | 4×4 | |
As Tested $ | $47,118 | |
Engine | 5.7-liter V8 | |
Transmission | 6-speed | |
Power (hp / lb-ft) | 381 / 401 | |
Tow Rating | 9,800 lbs (4.30 axle) | |
Payload Rating | 1,555 lbs | |
Test Load (trailer + ppl) | 9,500 lbs | |
Suspension Sag | 2 in | |
Up: Time | 8:18 | |
Up: MPG | 2.9 | |
Up: Transmission Temp | normal | |
Final Ike Score | 60 |
Andre Smirnov is a life-long automotive enthusiast, writer, reporter, and software engineer. He has been writing and reporting at TFL since 2011.